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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMITIGATION HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PHASE I SITE ASSESSMENT FOOD BANK WAREHOUSE 800 14th STREET APRIL 29, 1992 PREPARED BY LYDIA V. VON SYDOW, REA INTRODUCTION This report presents the findings of the Phase I site assessment at the warehouse located at 800 14th Street, Bakersfield, California. This assessment was completed at the request of Barry Jung of Community Development. PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION The purpose of this investigation was to assess any possible hazardous material concerns regarding the use and occupancy by the Kern County Food Bank of the warehouse at 800 14th Street, Bakersfield, California. SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION The scope of this investigation was limited to a historical review of the project site, a review of this Department's regulatory files, a survey of environmental concerns of adjacent sites, and a site inspection. FINDINGS OF THE INVESTIGATION A review of the Kern County Environmental Health Services Department, Hazardous Materials Management Program's files revealed that the project site had a 1,000 gallon underground storage tank. The tank was removed on February 1, 1988. Initial lab results indicated the presence of benzene, total petroleum hydrocarbons, and oil and grease. Further sampling performed beyond initial sampling depths did not detect significant levels of contamination. The Kern County Environmental Health Services Department, Hazardous Materials Management Program issued a letter closing the investigation at the project site on January 17, 1991. A complete copy of the underground storage tank file for the project site accompanies this report. This Department's review of the regulatory files did not reveal any environmental concerns on any property adjacent to the project site. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PHASE I srm ASSESSMENT Page 2 On April 23, 1992, representatives from the Kern County Environmental Health Services Department, Hazardous Materials Management Program, inspected the site. The warehouse currently houses liquor for Young's Market. There were no stains or spillage from unauthorized releases of hazardous materials. The walls, ceilings, and basement were free from loose insulation. Our investigation did not identify any materials resembling asbestos anywhere in the warehouse or office areas. The outside of the warehouse was also inspected. A large pile of garbage was disCovered at the northwest corner of the warehouse near the railroad tracks. There were no indications of spillage or other unauthorized releases around the outside perimeter of the warehouse. DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS The contaminants found after the removal of the underground storage tank were not significant and do not warrant further action or concern. The garbage pile should be considered a minor nuisance and can be abated by collection and removal to a local landfill. CONCLUSIONS Based upon a review of the data collected by this investigation, the Kern County Environmental Health Services Department, Hazardous Materials Management Program finds that the project site does not represent any health risks due to the presence of unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.